Did you try converting the legend into graphics? After converting into graphics you can manually delete the items in legend that you do not need. I hope that helps. Thanks.
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RajJan 6 '11 at 13:45

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@Raj - Oh no, I don't plan on doing that maintaining the maps will be pain
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dassoukiJan 6 '11 at 14:14

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The linked question is another question that has been answered. So ask a new question describing your problem in detail.
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MathiasWestinJul 24 '11 at 17:11

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The old question is tagged arcgis 9.3, so you should be OK asking a new question and tagging for ArcGIS 10. Also, the linked question is an answer and you are asking a troubleshooting question for legend limiter.
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Jay CumminsJul 24 '11 at 18:40

Also, troubleshooting questions can take some time to get traction and you should work to try and keep the question body organized with new information so that it's easy to follow. Or else other users will look it and move along to the next question.
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Jay CumminsJul 24 '11 at 18:44

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The Legend Limiter only works on layers that use "unique value categories" to define symbology. This style of legend can be set up in the Symbology tab of the Layer Properties dialog. Legend Limiter will not limit the symbology of layers set up with single symbol symbology.

@ Mapperz (or anyone) - I downloaded the necessary files fo Legend Limiter at the link I posted above. When trying to install, I received an error message, which I googled. I get the impression that there's no patch in existence making this add-on compatible with both ArcGIS 10 and Windows 7. On this thread, should I start a new question related to this topic? Or .... is anyone aware of a patch meeting both parameters (Arc 10 & Windows 7)/
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DanoJul 24 '11 at 16:02

That's true, but if let's say in your legend you have a road layer, and in that road layer, you have collectors, arterials, freeways all styled perfectly. If the map in the data frame contains no freeways, then the legend should not display freeway (a sub style of Roads) in the legend
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dassoukiJan 6 '11 at 15:58

In the map view, right-click on the Legend to open the Properties window, then click the "Items" tab. Under "Map Extent Options", select "Only show classes that are visible in the current map extent". It'll refresh as you move around the map or toggle on/off classes within the layer.